A new Covid hobby...

 I have aunt who passed away recently.  She was a big part of my childhood and I loved her very much.  My Aunt Evie was an amazing artist and inspired me in so many ways.  I love the way she used different textures in her painting.  I have been dabbling during this Covid-break...and credit her for my love of texture.

 

     

   

     

 

              

            

             

             

             

  

  

 

Aidan's Class Trip - 2021 - Ecuador/Galapagos Islands

  

I have an opportunity to go to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands next year for my 8th grade class trip.  It is an educational tour - I will have homework before I go, while I am there and when I get home.  I am most excited to learn about the eco systems of the islands - did you know each island has it's own eco system?  I also want to see all the animals - the tortoises, seals, lizards and the blue footed booby bird.  Did you know that half of the world's population of this bird is found in the Galapagos Islands?  And they really have blue feet!  If you want to know more about them check this out:  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/b/blue-footed-booby/.

In order for me to go on this trip I have to do some fundraising.  I told my mom I wanted to design a shirt so anyone who donates to my trip will get one.  My mom helped me and this is what we came up with:

If you would like to donate to my trip and receive a shirt you can either send money to my mom/dad or go through my EF Educational Tours Donation Page:  Aidan Donation Page.  Thank you for considering helping me!

These are some of the animals I am looking forward to seeing:

I love their blue feet

 I want to eat this one :-) 

He's creepy, but cool

Look at his tiny ears!

We will be posting updates about my trip on this page, so come back here see more cool stuff!

Thank you for considering helping me with my trip.  I really appreciate it.

Aidan

This is what eight looks like in our house....

Silly. Fun. Determined.  These are the three words that first come to mind when I think of Aidan. I love this age - it is challenging, yet he is becoming such a little person with ideas and dreams of his own.  Ahh...swoon.  Love this little man...

Lucas is 4 and a half....

It is pretty important to note that Lucas is not four anymore....he wants everyone to know - he is growing!  4.5 and sweet as can be! 

Missing you....

I want to put this out there somewhere - just not on Facebook I guess.  Holidays can be hard.  It's been a few years since my dad passed away.  Sometimes it seems like yesterday still.  There are pictures, moments and songs that still trigger such sadness for me.  Please remember how hard holidays can be for some and be extra kind.

Miss you every day daddy.  xoxo